Flood Alert Issued for River Avon in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A flood alert is in effect for the River Avon as high water levels threaten low-lying land and roads from Abbotts Salford to Tewkesbury.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Avon in Worcestershire. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible throughout the day on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, due to high river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Avon stretching from Abbotts Salford to Tewkesbury. Specific locations and regions identified as being at risk include:
- Counties: Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.
- Specific Locations: Offenham, Evesham, Twyning, and the Eckington Road.
- Road Impacts: Mill Bank Road from Jubilee Bridge to Fladbury is currently impacted. Low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river are most vulnerable.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to exercise caution. The Environment Agency recommends that individuals avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as water levels remain high.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are the primary hazard. Recent data indicates that water levels at Evesham peaked at 2.3m on Saturday, February 28, while Bredon reached a peak of 2.5m on Sunday, March 1. Flooding of low-lying land and adjacent roadways is expected to continue through the day.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a status update by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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